The weight W (in pounds) of a bird (that can fly) has been related to the wingspan L (in
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The weight W (in pounds) of a bird (that can fly) has been related to the wingspan L (in inches) of the bird by the power function L 30.6W 0.3952. (In Exercise 1.5.66 this model will be derived from data.) (a) The bald eagle has a wingspan of about 90 inches. Use the model to estimate the weight of the eagle. (b) An ostrich weighs about 300 pounds. Use the model to estimate what the wingspan of an ostrich should be in order for it to fly. (c) The wingspan of an ostrich is about 72 inches. Use your answer to part (b) to explain why ostriches cant fly
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